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| sww914 |
 Jan 12 2007, 11:00 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None  |
Well, it's time for a new one.
I got the last one from Wine Country Motorsports, they were fast and expensive. This time I don't need fast, just not expensive. |
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| jd74914 |
Jan 12 2007, 11:52 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
I've heard good things about IO Port. I think they sell helmets (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| URY914 |
Jan 12 2007, 11:55 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,389 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Racer Wholesale always has deals.
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| jdogg |
Jan 12 2007, 12:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 28-January 03 From: Youngsville, NC Member No.: 204 |
I had a great exprience with Discovery Parts. http://www.discoveryparts.com/index.shtml
Good price and fast shipping! |
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| nebreitling |
Jan 12 2007, 12:51 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
do you want to try it on in person? if so,
I/O port in Lafeyette and Bell in Oakland are the obvious choices. n |
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| mudfoot76 |
Jan 12 2007, 02:24 PM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
I bought mine at Trackside Supply. At the time, they had a shop in the area so I was able to try on helmets before buying. It was quick and not expensive.
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| DanT |
Jan 12 2007, 03:28 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
IOPORT is great. Ken (the owner) is very knowledgable about proper helmet fit. He carries Pyrotect (made by Bell) and Bell brand helmets...good prices aswell.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have been using IOPORT for 15+ years for helmets, gloves, and harnesses. |
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| Randal |
Jan 12 2007, 03:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Jan 12 2007, 01:28 PM)  IOPORT is great. Ken (the owner) is very knowledgable about proper helmet fit. He carries Pyrotect (made by Bell) and Bell brand helmets...good prices aswell. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have been using IOPORT for 15+ years for helmets, gloves, and harnesses. I agree, Ken is very helpful. |
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| grantsfo |
Jan 12 2007, 05:43 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Yep IO Port is where I went to fit my helmet.
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| Joe Ricard |
Jan 13 2007, 05:48 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Century performance or apex performance
Bought my Bell Pro mag 5 nice piece |
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| mbdoc |
Jan 15 2007, 10:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 2-December 06 From: Lake Arrowhead CA Member No.: 7,298 |
Just bought one today. Check out Parker Pumper. Bought a HJC full face. Best fit I have ever found. White in color and SA05. Got a good deal at $249.00USD.
Good Luck |
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